Pat Roberts: “I am not sure the CFTC issuing regulations allegedly to achieve that--not allegedly. They are actually trying to achieve…”

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.

Be careful, young man. Some people in my State might want to be able to afford to drive to Colorado to buy your free marijuana.

I call this hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to order.